Remembering My Momma
The month of August was a difficult one for this writer and his family. My dear mother Nora Marlo Ellis died early on August 14,...
Gord Ellis
The trials and troubles of trailering boats
If you like to fish the lakes, river and reservoirs of northern Ontario, there is a good chance you have done some boat trailering. Basic...
Summer Bass on Topwater and Crankbaits
Summertime weather and bass fishing just go hand in hand in northwestern Ontario. The warming water and the hot sun get smallmouth bass active and...
How to Fish a New Lake
It’s always a challenge to fish a new lake. There’s so much to consider and it is daunting to look out and see so much...
Always Wear a Personal Flotation Device
The morning fish had been slow, and the early afternoon wasn’t going much better. So, my father, Gordon Sr., my eldest son Devin and I...
Slip Bobber Walleye, Fixed Float Trout
Fishing with a float or slip bobber is a classic and deadly way to angle. The great thing about the two techniques is they really...
My Trip to the Canadian Angler Hall of Fame
In June of 1989, I travelled to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to take part in my first Outdoor Writers of Canada Conference. I was still...
Winter Tackle Tinkering
We are still in the grip of winter here in the north, even if it hasn’t been quite as frosty as normal. Some anglers love...